McConnell Statement on Breonna Taylor & Overnight Violence in Louisville
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding protests in Louisville: “I’ve spoken repeatedly in recent months about the tragic killing of Breonna Taylor in my hometown of Louisville, the need for justice, and the healing work ahead for our community. “Kentucky’s Attorney […]
Senate Republicans Secure Crucial Help for Farmers that House Democrats had Left Behind
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding government funding: “Yesterday, the House passed a government funding resolution on a bipartisan basis. It will now make its way through the Senate. “A few days ago, when House Democrats released their first draft, Republicans […]
Leader Schumer’s Decades-Long History of Politicizing Judicial Confirmations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senate history and judicial nominations: “I’ve already talked a lot about history this week. But before we shift focus to President Trump’s nominee, we need to review Senate history one more time. “As we await […]
Schumer “Temper Tantrum” Halted Bipartisan Work on National Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Minority Leader Schumer: “Two days ago, the Democratic Leader threatened that if the Senate majority dares to play by the rules and behave like a Senate majority, it would mean ‘the end of this supposedly […]
Democrats’ Threats Against Our Institutions Predate This Vacancy By More Than A Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Supreme Court: “I explained yesterday how moving ahead with a vote on the forthcoming Supreme Court nomination will be consistent with history and precedent. “When an election-year nomination to fill an election-year vacancy […]
McConnell: “President Trump’s Nominee for this Vacancy will Receive a Vote on the Floor of the Senate”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Supreme Court vacancy: “President Trump’s nominee for this vacancy will receive a vote on the floor of the Senate. “Now, already, some of the same individuals who tried every conceivable dirty trick to obstruct […]
McConnell Speaks in Tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Our nation is mourning the end of an exceptional American life. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg meant so much to our country. “First and foremost, she was a brilliant, […]
McConnell Statement on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement on the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Senate and the nation mourn the sudden passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the conclusion of her extraordinary American life. Justice Ginsburg overcame one personal challenge and professional barrier […]
McConnell on The Guy Benson Show
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Guy Benson this afternoon to discuss a variety of topics. See below for highlights or click here to listen to the full interview. On Speaker Pelosi Holding Up Relief for Americans: “It’s not difficult to figure out who’s responsible for it. The Speaker has said […]
McConnell on Election Security: Real Threats Persist, But We Aren’t ‘Flat-Footed’ Any Longer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding election security: “Our Democratic colleagues have sought to spend this week discussing election security. “Well, really, they have sought to discuss anything besides pandemic relief, since their leaders are still blocking bipartisan negotiations that could […]